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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,977, 448,464.48 and 181,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,977, 448,464.48 and 181,735.70 is: 250,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,977 : 448,464.48 = 181,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,977/448,464.48 = 181,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,977x = 448,464.48 × 181,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,977x = 81,502,006,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,502,006,197.94/324,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,793.15

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